Insights
Guidance on prison law
Plain-English explainers on the questions we're asked most by prisoners and their families. General information, not a substitute for advice on your specific case.
HDC early release: what changed in 2026
HDC stopped being routinely available to adult prisoners from 2 September 2026. Here's what applies now if you've been told about HDC eligibility.
Sentencing Act 2026 Progression Model
A plain-English look at the new Progression Model under the Sentencing Act 2026, and how it changes the shape of a standard determinate sentence.
Challenging a security category decision
How prison security categorisation decisions get made, and what a formal challenge involves when a category looks wrong.
Prison Rule 51 adjudications explained
What happens at a Prison Rule 51 disciplinary hearing, and why procedural failures can be enough to have a charge dismissed.